Session Profile: Marek Reinaas
15th Riigikogu, Sixth Session, Plenary Sitting
2025-10-21
Political Position
The political focus is on technical legislation and the presentation of the Commission's work results. There is moderate support for abolishing the property reform reserve fund, as the financing will be transferred to the state budget. Strong concern is expressed regarding the lack of legal clarity in the European Commission's regulation on political advertising, highlighting the complexity of its implementation.
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Topic Expertise
The speaker demonstrates expertise in legislative procedure (representing the lead committee, concluding readings) and in detailed regulatory implementation. They are particularly thorough on matters concerning the legal clarity, liability, and retroactivity of the European Union's directly applicable political advertising regulation. They are also knowledgeable about local government financing and state budget processes.
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Rhetorical Style
The style is formal, procedural, and analytical, focusing on the neutral reporting of the commission's deliberations and decisions. Criticism of the European regulation is measured and logical, emphasizing the lack of legal clarity and the necessity of maintaining "common sense" during implementation. It repeatedly references consensus decisions and voting results.
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Activity Patterns
The speaker actively presents the work of the Economic Committee, reporting on the sessions held on October 6th and 11th. He/She was appointed by consensus as the representative of the leading committee for both draft bills discussed. His/Her operational pattern is linked to managing the stages of the legislative procedure in the plenary.
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Opposition Stance
A direct political confrontation is not voiced, but the European Commission’s regulation is criticized because of its ambiguity and lack of legal clarity. It is pointed out that organizations representing forced tenants were not included in the preparation of the draft property reform fund. It is hoped that politicians will try to manage without filing complaints about each other’s advertisements.
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Collaboration Style
Highly cooperative, repeatedly emphasizing that crucial procedural decisions (including his/her appointment as representative) were adopted by consensus. Successful cooperation with the Minister, who provided comprehensive explanations, is noted. Furthermore, the Association of Estonian Cities and Rural Municipalities was involved with the draft legislation and was fundamentally in favor of it.
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Regional Focus
Reference is made to local municipalities and the activities they finance, such as developing entrepreneurship and maintaining returned heritage buildings. Ida-Virumaa is singled out separately, where Soviet-era buildings have been demolished using the fund's financing.
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Economic Views
The economic perspectives are administrative, supporting the transfer of funding from the reserve fund into standard state budget processes to ensure the continuation of activities. Support is provided for the continuation of enterprise development through local governments.
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Social Issues
Insufficient data.
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Legislative Focus
The main legislative focus is on abolishing the Property Reform Reserve Fund and the national implementation of the European Political Advertising Regulation (designating the TTJA as the contact point). As a representative of the leading committee, the speaker supports both draft bills and proposes concluding the first reading.
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